Paris forrestii
Paris forrestii, commonly known as Forrest's Paris, is a distinctive perennial herb native to the shaded understories of subtropical forests. Characterized by its striking single flower and dark, fleshy berries, this botanical rarity holds significant interest in ethnobotany and traditional medicine for its unique phytochemical properties and bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Paris forrestii
- Family: Melanthiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales. Finally, it falls into the family Melanthiaceae and is identified by the genus Paris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Melanthiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Paris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Paris forrestii, is known by several specific common names depending on the regional linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 长柱重楼 (zh), which is specifically written as 长柱重楼 in Mainland China (zh-cn) and as 長柱重樓 in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 长柱重楼 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 长柱重楼 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 長柱重樓 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central provinces as well as the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the state of Assam and the country of Nepal. Additionally, the species is documented within the Indo-China region, particularly in Myanmar. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Paris forrestii, is characterized by its unique morphological features, most notably its underground structures. The primary medicinal part of the plant is the rhizomes, which serve as the storage organs for nutrients and bioactive compounds. These thick, fleshy rhizomes are essential for the plant's survival and are often the focus of pharmacological studies due to their potential therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Paris forrestii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gracillin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gracillin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Paris forrestii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |